Bourbon age statements are typically 5, 10 and 20 years old. However, Tincup Mountain Whiskey recently announced its oldest whiskey to date – Tincup Fourteener Bourbon Whiskey. To celebrate its roots in Colorado and pay tribute to the adventures that take place above 14,000 feet, Tincup Fourteener is a 14-year aged bourbon whiskey.
The first in an annual limited-edition release, Fourteener is a straight bourbon aged for fourteen years in new white American oak barrels, then cut to proof with award-winning Eldorado Springs water. Located just outside of Boulder, Eldorado Springs is one of the most unique water sources and voted the second-best tasting water in the world.
Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet, and Tincup Fourteener is part of a new 14-year-old whiskey series commemorating these iconic 14er mountains. Featuring Long’s Peak illustrated on the bottle, this first release celebrates the 14ers in the famous “Front Range” of the Rocky Mountains, with plans for future releases to highlight other 14er mountain ranges in Colorado.
“I’m so excited for Tincup fans to try this new aged bourbon whiskey,” said Jess Graber, founder of Tincup Whiskey. “Not only does Fourteener’s name pay homage to the rugged peaks that dot its home state of Colorado, it truly embodies our spirit of adventure. If you’ve ever been on the top of a 14er, you know it’s truly something to celebrate.”
As part of the Tincup Fourteener Bourbon Whiskey Series, Tincup is donating $14,000 to the Colorado Fourteener Initiative (CFI), where funds will be part of CFI’s “Adopt-a-Peak” Program that helps preserve and restore trails, ensuring hikers have the opportunity to continue these adventures in the future.
Tincup Fourteener Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 84 proof and is available, while supplies last, for $70.
